ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE)
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:14.2% in 2020; projected increase towards 23% by 2025
ESG Focus Areas
- Energy Security
- Energy Transition
- Renewable Energy
- Climate Change Mitigation
- Sustainable Finance
Environmental Achievements
- Increased renewable energy share in ASEAN's energy mix (though specific figures are not consistently provided throughout the report, progress towards 23% by 2025 is mentioned)
- Initiatives to phase out coal power plants (e.g., Energy Transition Mechanism, Just Energy Transition Partnerships in Indonesia and Vietnam)
Social Achievements
- Focus on Just Energy Transition Partnerships to ensure equitable benefits from the energy transition
- National energy efficiency policies in several countries
Governance Achievements
- ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance launched in 2021
- National green taxonomies published by several ASEAN Member States
- Increased international cooperation on energy issues
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions targets by various years (differing by country, some aiming for 2050 or 2065)
Medium-term Goals:
- Various national targets for renewable energy deployment and emissions reduction by 2030 (differing by country)
Short-term Goals:
- Achieve 23% renewable energy share in TPES by 2025
- Reduce energy intensity by 32% by 2025 (from 2005 levels)
Environmental Challenges
- High dependence on imported fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) in several ASEAN countries
- Global energy crisis impacting energy prices and supply chains
- Need to balance energy security with energy transition goals
- Slow progress in some countries towards renewable energy targets
Mitigation Strategies
- Strengthening regional cooperation through initiatives like the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) and Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipelines (TAGP)
- Implementation of national energy efficiency policies and measures
- Development of renewable energy sources
- Just Energy Transition Partnerships to support a fair transition away from fossil fuels
- Energy Transition Mechanism to accelerate the retirement of coal power plants
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Development of renewable energy sources
- Energy efficiency improvements
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used:
Certifications:
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
- SDG 13 (Climate Action)
Various initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy development, energy efficiency improvements, and climate change mitigation efforts.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed